Checking the status of supplies, Ordering supplies

Checking the status of supplies

A message appears on the display when a replacement supply item is needed or when maintenance is required.

Checking the status of supplies from the printer control panel

1Make sure the printer is on and Ready appears.

2From the printer control panel, press the arrow buttons until Status/Supplies appears, and then press .

3Press the arrow buttons until View supplies appears, and then press . The status of each supply appears.

Checking the status of supplies from a network computer

Note: The computer must be connected to the same network as the printer.

1Type the printer IP address into the address field of your Web browser.

Note: If you do not know the IP address of the printer, print a network setup page and locate the IP address in the TCP/IP section.

2Click Device Status. The Device Status page appears, displaying a summary of supply levels.

Ordering supplies

To order supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark authorized supplies dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web Site at www.lexmark.com or contact the place where you purchased the printer.

Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter- or A4-size plain paper.

Ordering print cartridges

When 88 Cartridge low appears or when the print becomes faded:

1Remove the print cartridge.

2Firmly shake the cartridge side-to-side and front-to-back several times to redistribute toner.

3Reinsert the cartridge and continue printing.

Note: Repeat this procedure multiple times until the print remains faded, and then replace the cartridge.

Maintaining the printer